Obituaries

Judith Ann Fluegel

Judith Ann Fluegel

Dec 18, 2017

Judith Ann Fluegel, 75, of Beaufort, South Carolina and wife of Wesley Fluegel, died Monday, December 18, 2017, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons, Michael Smalley of Beaufort SC and Bob Smalley of Paradise CA; a daughter, Patricia Smalley Wilson of Beaufort SC; stepsons, Michael, Todd, Greg, and Chris Fluegel, all of Paradise,...

Joseph John Macavin

Joseph John Macavin

Dec 13, 2017

Joseph John MacAvin, 57, of St. Helena Island and son of Ann Smith MacAvin, died Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at his residence. A memorial mass will be held at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning, December 20, 2017, at St. Peter's Historical Catholic Church on Carteret Street in Beaufort. Following the service there will be a reception at Johnson Creek Tavern, 2141...

Elizabeth H. Grady

Elizabeth H. Grady

Dec 8, 2017

Elizabeth H. Grady, 78, of Dataw Island and wife of David Grady, died Friday, December 8, 2017, at her residence. No local service will be held for Mrs. Grady. A service and burial will be held in Pennsylvania at a later date.

Richard Thomas Goss

Richard Thomas Goss

Dec 7, 2017

Richard Thomas Goss, 76, of Beaufort, South Carolina, died Thursday, December 7, 2017. at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. A memorial service with Army Honors will be held at 10 o'clock Thursday morning, December 14, 2017, at Beaufort National Cemetery.

Dorothy A. Ramsey

Dorothy A. Ramsey

Dec 6, 2017

Dorothy A. Ramsey, 63, of Beaufort, South Carolina, died Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Among Dorothy's survivors include a sister, Gloria Diggs, and a brother, Richard Ramsey. At Dorothy's request, her service will be private.

Pamela Lynn Harveson

Pamela Lynn Harveson

Dec 4, 2017

Pamela Lynn Harveson, 70, of Lady's Island, died Sunday, December 3, 2017, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. No service is planned at this time.

Beverly Rae Walker

Beverly Rae Walker

Dec 1, 2017

Beverly Rae Walker, 62, of Beaufort, South Carolina and wife of James Walker Jr., died Thursday, November 30, 2017, at her residence. A memorial service will be held at 10 o'clock Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at Praise Assembly. In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions be made to Praise Assembly.

Steven Conrad Heslin

Steven Conrad Heslin

Nov 30, 2017

Steven Conrad Heslin, 55, of Beaufort, South Carolina, died Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 12 noon Saturday, December 2, 2017, at Shell Point Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to Suzanne Heslin - 2308 Mossy Oaks Road, Beaufort, South Carolina 29902.

Theodora Lemieux Perrone

Theodora Lemieux Perrone

Nov 20, 2017

Theodora Lemieux Perrone, 97, widow of Joe Perrone who died on February 13, 1985, died Sunday, November 19, at the home of her brother, John Lemieux after a period of declining health. She leaves three brothers, Arthur Lemieux of Hoosup CT, John Lemieux of Beaufort SC, and David Lemieux of South Bridge MA; two sisters, Jackie Wellen of Grosvenor Dale,...

Gerald R. Blake,

Gerald R. Blake,

Nov 14, 2017

Gerald R. Blake, DDS, 83, of Beaufort, South Carolina and husband of Victoria 'Vickie' Blake, died Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at his residence. The family will receive friends from 5 until 6:30 Thursday, November 16, 2017, followed by a prayer service at 6:30 at Copeland Funeral Service Chapel - One Copeland Drive. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held...

Charles I. Arthur

Charles I. Arthur

Nov 11, 2017

Charles I. Arthur, 65, of Beaufort, South Carolina and widower of Sarah Arthur, died Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. United States Marine Corps honors will be held at 10 o'clock Thursday, November 16, 2017, at Beaufort National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions are to be made to your local humane society.

Lt. Schuster (Ret.)

Lt. Schuster (Ret.)

Nov 10, 2017

Lt. Col (retired) Mark Gaetan Schuster 4-30-47 - 11-10-17 Son of William A. Schuster and Evelyn Ivone Schuster, Mark grew up in Mentor, Ohio, graduated from Washington and Lee University and received a Master's Degree from The Ohio State University. Our captain passed away on Veteran's day (observed). And while he never intended a military career, it provided him with...

Dewitt Frederick Helm,

Dewitt Frederick Helm,

Nov 9, 2017

DeWitt Frederick Helm, Jr. departed this life peacefully at home with his wife Anne by his side on November 8, 2017. Born April 24, 1933, DeWitt was reared in North Carolina, Georgia and Virginia where his parents were Presbyterian home missionaries. He was graduated from Woodberry Forest School and Davidson College before serving as an officer in the U. S....

Richard Warren Vallandingham

Richard Warren Vallandingham

Oct 26, 2017

Richard 'Dick' Warren Vallandingham,73, passed away at his home on October 25. Born and raised in South Charleston,WV Dick moved his family to Beaufort ,SC in 1978 where he worked as Dir. Of Prevention for Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Dept. for 28 years. Dick spent his life helping those in need. In the early 70's he operated a...

Deborah Parrish Merwin

Deborah Parrish Merwin

Oct 24, 2017

Deborah Parrish Merwin, 67, of Fripp Island, died Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at her residence. A memorial service will be held at 12 noon Saturday, November 4, 2017, at All Faiths Chapel, Fripp Island. Interment will follow at the All Faiths Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Diane "Dina" Goldman

Diane "Dina" Goldman

Oct 22, 2017

Diane 'Dina' Goldman, 71, of Bray's Island and wife of Neil Goldman, died Sunday, October 22, 2017, at Hospice of Charleston in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. A funeral service will be held at 12 noon Tuesday, October 24, 1017, at Beth Israel Synagogue. Burial will follow in Beth Israel Cemetery.

Anita Miller Rich

Anita Miller Rich

Oct 7, 2017

Anita Lytle Miller Rich, 70, of Beaufort, South Carolina and widow of Stephen Joseph Brent Rich, died Thursday evening, October 5, 2017, at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Copeland Funeral Service ' One Copeland Drive.

John Duncan Paschal,

John Duncan Paschal,

Oct 6, 2017

John William Duncan Paschal Jr., 76, of Beaufort, died Thursday, October 5, 2017, at his residence. A private service will be held at a later date.

Chanel Joseph Sirois

Chanel Joseph Sirois

Sep 27, 2017

Chanel Joseph Sirois, 68, of Beaufort, South Carolina and widower of Maud Fernande Sirois, died Wednesday morning, September 27, 2017, at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Copeland Funeral Service ' One Copeland Drive.

Albert William Mack,

Albert William Mack,

Sep 27, 2017

Albert 'Al' William Mack, Jr., 69, of Port Royal, South Carolina and husband of Marilyn Shup, died Wednesday morning, September 27, 2017, at Bayview Manor. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Copeland Funeral Service ' One Copeland Drive.